Carib Grackle
NameCarib Grackle
Common NameCarib Grackle
Scientific NameQuiscalus lugubris
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)85
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with an iridescent purplish sheen, particularly on the head, neck, and back. Females are similar but duller black with less iridescence. Both sexes possess distinctive pale yellow to white eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, scratchy notes and chattering calls, often described as 'chick-chick-chick' or 'chick-a-chick', sometimes incorporating whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, grassland, coastal, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Lesser Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, and northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black plumage, Striking pale yellow to white eyes, Long, wedge-shaped tail, Conical black bill
Description
A medium-sized, entirely black grackle with a long, wedge-shaped tail and striking pale eyes. It is a common and adaptable bird, often seen foraging on the ground in open or semi-open habitats.
